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Media Associates

Description:

Media Associates was set up by Brian Pelan, a journalist with experience in national and regional newspapers as a sub-editor/designer and features writer.

Which sector do you work in?:

Media

How would you classify your work?

Research

How would you classify the recipients of your service?

Community & Voluntary Sector

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This course is held in Dublin City fm radio studios, and gives participants an opportunity to practice news reading and/or continuity announcing, to learn about creating vox-pop packages for radio, and to research and conduct a live in-studio interview. Participants receive a demo disc on completion of the course. The course is held several times throughout the year. Check the website for details of the next course.

Up to 5000 jobs could be cut in CV sector

Submitted by gackermann on 13 May 2010 - 2:59pm

The Irish Times reports that up to 5,000 jobs in the community and voluntary sector could be lost by the end of this year due to Government cuts.

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What is Sector Connector?

Sector Connector is a space where anyone involved in community, voluntary and charitable activity can exchange information and advice with their peers, by posting questions and notices, or respon

Sector Connector is a space where people involved in community, voluntary and charitable activity can exchange information and advice.

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Certificate in Public Relations & Publicity Skills

This course is perfect for someone who wants to understand what PR is all about; wants to learn how to generate publicity; and would like to handle PR for voluntary groups eg local charities, residents assocs, summer projects etc.

Certificate in News Journalism

Taught at UCC and by colleges throughout the country, the Academy's Certificate in News Journalism course is for someone who wants to understand what journalism is all about, or wants to write for the parish bulletin or newsletter, or contribute occasional feature articles to media,or work as a freelance journalist.

Certificate in Journalism (online)

For those who want to work in journalism, write news and features. For those who want to understand how the media works. For those with an interest in colour writing and interviewing. For those who want to learn the skills and get the know-how.